J Dilla

Often called “your favorite producer’s favorite producer,” J-Dilla’s complex productions have gained respect from many of hip-hop’s elite. Having produced for artists ranging from local Detroit rappers to platinum-selling superstars, J Dilla was not just a great hip-hop producer, but also a versatile and a spectacular musician.

James Dewitt Yancey’s was born in 1974 to a jazz-bassist father and an opera-singing mother. While growing up in Detroit, Yancey took a liking to rapping and creating beats, which he did with the use of a simple tape deck. While in high school, Yancey... Read More

Real Name:

James Yancey

City Of Origin:

Detroit,
Michigan

Genre:

Hip Hop

Birthdate:

02/07/1974

Death date:

02/10/2006

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